Asia Pacific

Fiji: Fiji V-SDC Outage: Technical Teams Address Service Disruption

On 8 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) issued a parallel public notice regarding the ongoing service interruption affecting the Virtual Sales Data Controller (V-SDC), a core component of the nation’s VAT Monitoring System (VMS). This notice mirrors the advisory released earlier the same day (reference V-SDC-2) and reinforces the message that

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Taiwan: Taiwan Launches B2B E-Invoice Platform to Replace Handwritten Invoices

On 8 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced the full operational launch of the “Electronic Invoice Integration Service Platform” for business-to-business (B2B) transactions. This platform enables taxpayers to issue, transmit, and store uniform invoices electronically, eliminating the need for handwritten or manually printed triplicate invoices. The initiative aligns with the Value-Added and Non-Value-Added Business

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Thailand: Thailand Revenue Dept Inspects Firms with Naturalized Foreigners

On 8 October 2026, the Thai Revenue Department (TRD) issued Announcement No. 2/2570, revealing its participation in a joint inspection operation targeting corporate groups that employ foreign individuals who have recently acquired Thai nationality. The operation, conducted in coordination with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), focuses on potential tax evasion, nominee structures, and improper

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Taiwan: Taxpayers Can Provide Collateral to Release Provisional Asset Seizures

On 8 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance clarified procedures under the Compulsory Enforcement Act and the Tax Collection Act allowing taxpayers whose assets have been provisionally seized (假扣押) by tax authorities to secure release by providing collateral equivalent to the outstanding tax liability. This administrative interpretation addresses Article 33 of the Tax Collection Act

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Azerbaijan: Nakhchivan Tax Revenues Show Continued Growth

On 8 October 2026, the State Tax Service reported sustained growth in tax revenues collected in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The increase spans major tax categories including VAT, corporate profit tax, personal income tax, and excise duties. The Service credited the performance to enhanced tax monitoring, digital payment channels, and the “Risk-Based Audit” system that

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Taiwan: Taipei Customs Urges Correct HS Classification for Graphene Thermal Sheets

On 8 October 2026, Taipei Customs issued a classification advisory for “graphene thermal sheets” (石墨烯導熱片) following multiple misdeclaration cases. The advisory determines the proper Harmonized System (HS) code under Chapter 38 (Chemical Products) or Chapter 68 (Stone, Plaster, Cement) depending on the graphene content percentage and manufacturing process. Incorrect classification has led to underpayment of

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Indonesia: Tax Stories Under Colorful Umbrellas: DGT Public Awareness Campaign

Released 8 October 2026, this feature article highlights the DGT’s innovative public outreach campaign “Di Bawah Payung Warna-Warni” (Under Colorful Umbrellas), which uses visual storytelling and community theater to demystify taxation for informal sector workers and youth. The campaign, aligned with the Directorate’s 2025-2029 strategic plan, aims to shift perceptions from tax as a burden

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Cambodia: National Tax School Conducts Ethics Training for Officials

On 8 October 2026, the National Tax School under the General Department of Taxation conducted a training session focused on the rights, anti-corruption measures, and professional ethics of tax officials. The session forms part of the GDT’s ongoing capacity-building program to strengthen integrity and professionalism within the tax administration. Senior officials emphasized the importance of

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Taiwan: Taiwan E-Invoice Prize Direct Deposit: Mobile Barcode Setup Guide

Effective 7 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the NTB jointly announced an enhancement to the uniform invoice (e-invoice) lottery system, enabling individual taxpayers to receive winning prizes via direct bank transfer. To activate this service, taxpayers must register their mobile phone barcode (carrier code) on the designated e-invoice platform (https://www.einvoice.nat.gov.tw) and link

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Fiji: Fiji FRCS Welcomes Japan Customs Liaison Officer for Cooperation

On 7 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) officially welcomed Ms. Satsuki Kondo, Regional Manager for Capacity Building in the Pacific Islands from Japan Customs, who will be based in Fiji under a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed between FRCS and Japan’s Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance. The MOC establishes

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